| What type of information do
you need to correctly identify a fuse? |
| Generally the manufacturers name and part number will be enough information to identify a fuse. Sometimes further information is required. To help us correctly identify your fuse, please provide as much data as you can from the following list; |
- The fuse manufacturer.
- The fuse part number.
- The body style of the fuse.
- The material of the fuse body eg. glass, ceramic, fibreglass etc.
- The accurate dimensions of the fuse (as many fuses
share similar dimensions).
- The current rating of the fuse expressed in either Amps (A) or Milliamps
(mA)
- The voltage rating of the fuse expressed in either Volts (V) or Kilovolts
(kV)
- The type of voltage passing through the fuse eg. AC or DC
- The speed of the element inside the fuse. View our Fuse
Markings page for information.
- Does the fuse feature an indicator or microswitch trigger?
- What standards or approvals must the fuse meet.
- If the fuse is a thermal fuse, what are the operating, holding and
melting temperatures?
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| Where do I find this information? |
- Original packaging of the fuse.
- Labelling on the fuse body.
- Engravings on the metal caps / tags of the fuse.
- Product manual or specification sheet of the equipment using the fuse.
- Information provided on access panel or printed circuit board where
the fuse is located.
- Call the equipment manufacturer or service agent for information.
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